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Caramel popcorn vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caramel popcorn and Jerky

  • Caramel popcorn has more Manganese, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, and Choline.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 83% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Jerky has 7 times less Manganese than Caramel popcorn. Caramel popcorn has 0.764mg of Manganese, while Jerky has 0.111mg.
  • Caramel popcorn contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +588.3%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Zinc +554%
Contains more Selenium +174.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +588.3%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Zinc +554%
Contains more Selenium +174.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +633.6%
Contains more Protein +418.8%
Contains more Fats +228.2%
Contains more Water +607.9%
Contains more Other +280%
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +633.6%
Contains more Protein +418.8%
Contains more Fats +228.2%
Contains more Water +607.9%
Contains more Other +280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel popcorn Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 9.2g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 7.8g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 80.7g 11g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 45.36g 9g Jerky
Fiber 3.8g 1.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 20mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 80mg 51mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 355mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 177mg 2081mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.297mg 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.111mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 78IU 0IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.49mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.732mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.163mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.179mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 3.9µg 2.3µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 10.85g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 1.011g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel popcorn Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Caramel popcorn
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1904mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.